Looking for your next great Mexican meal in San Antonio? These new spots will satisfy all your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Mexican food.
Torchy's Tacos
17627 La Cantera Parkway, Forest Crest
Torchy's Tacos is a spot to score tacos and more. Located in the Rim shopping center, this is the Austin chain's second San Antonio location, along with outposts across Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado.
The taco-heavy menu features breakfast tacos like one stuffed with chorizo, egg and cheese, and fusion fare such as the Brushfire with Jamaican jerk chicken, grilled jalapeños and mango. Other noteworthy taco options include Mr. Orange with blackened salmon, grilled corn and black bean relish and cotija cheese; and the Trailer Park with fried chicken, green chiles, pico de gallo and grated cheddar and jack cheeses with poblano sauce.
Sides include queso and chips, refried black beans, Mexican rice and street corn. (See the full menu here.)
Torchy's Tacos's current Yelp rating of four stars out of seven reviews indicates the newcomer is already developing a local fan base.
Yelper Josh A., who reviewed Torchy's Tacos on Nov. 16, wrote, "Great tacos. I love the queso. Crossroads is my favorite. Fried avocado taco is really good. They serve great beer. Catch a taco before a movie at the Palladium."
Kecia M. noted, "These tacos are over stuffed and delicious! The service was phenomenal! I just would prefer the tortillas to be homemade and the salsa to be spicier."
Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: Torchy's Tacos is open from 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.–midnight on Friday, 8 a.m.–midnight on Saturday, and 8 a.m.–11 p.m. on Sunday.
Wapo Taco
7907 W. Loop 1604 North, Suite 101
Wapo Taco is a Mexican spot that offers tacos, burritos and more.
On the menu, expect to see options like the Burrito Grande, stuffed with rice, beans, choice of meat, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and onion; the Loaded Nachos with beans, choice of meat, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole; and the Wapo Taco with choice of meat, beans, cheese and avocado.
Yelp users are excited about Wapo Taco, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews on the site.
Fernando A., who reviewed it on Oct. 22, said, "It never ceases to amaze me how much variety Mexican food can bring. Wapo Taco adds a flair with their style of serving, along with their home brew lemonades. Breakfast and lunch is available all day long, bringing the best of both worlds."
Sirenia H. added, "Delicious authentic Mexican food. With homemade tortillas. My kids loved the Asada Mini Tacos. I will definitely be back, we enjoyed the salsa bar!"
Wapo Taco is open from 6 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekends.
Hacienda Camila
14814 Jones Maltsberger Road
Hacienda Camila is a cocktail bar and Mexican spot, offering seafood and more.
On the menu, you'll find enchiladas, fajitas, seafood and more. Dishes include the Mexican Plate with two cheese enchiladas, one crispy beef taco and a puffy beef taco; the Parrillada with beef and chicken fajitas, beef ribs, country sausage, bacon-wrapped shrimp, rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, tortillas and stuffed jalapeños; and the Camarones Zarandeados with marinated shrimp in a slightly spicy sauce cooked in butter, served with white rice and salad.
With a 3.5-star Yelp rating out of 27 reviews on Yelp, Hacienda Camila is still finding its way, but it's early days.
Yelper Rachel S., who was one of the first users to visit Hacienda Camila on Nov. 13, wrote, "The milanesa was fabulous. It was a large piece of steak too. Reminded me of milanesa I get in Mexico! Which obviously has me excited to come back. I think this is a step up from typical Tex-Mex food, and is definitely more authentic. The flour tortillas were so fresh, and thinner than most places in San Antonio."
Sheena V. noted, "We had the most wonderful experience at Hacienda Camila's. We didn't experience long waits, bad service or bad food. We came on a Saturday at almost 7 p.m. and even though they said the wait was going to be one hour, we were seated much faster."
Hacienda Camila is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Oky Doky Restaurant & Bar
5616 Bandera Road
Oky Doky Restaurant & Bar is a Ukrainian, Mexican and traditional American spot. The eclectic menu offers a range of cuisines, from Eastern European dishes to American staples.
If you're there for Mexican fare, expect the Enchiladas de Carne with two shredded beef enchiladas topped with queso fresco and salsa; the Fajita de Pollo with chicken breasts, tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, avocado and pico de gallo; and the Mexican Street Tacos with corn tortillas, carne asada, raw onion and cilantro. (See the full Mexican menu here.)
With a four-star rating out of 19 reviews on Yelp, Oky Doky Restaurant & Bar has been getting positive attention.
Cynthia T., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Sept. 18, wrote, "The inside is beautifully decorated and their staff is just as colorful and lively as their decor. The owners are Sal and Inna Ramos of Mexican and Eastern European background, respectively. The menu is eclectic and there's a little something-something for everyone."
And Mitch E. wrote, "What a friendly restaurant! Upon arriving, everyone was so welcoming! We were quickly escorted to our seats. The menu is extensive, including items from the Ukraine, but it also has American and Mexican cuisine."
Interested? Stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. Oky Doky Restaurant & Bar is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sunday.
